Amanda Swetman Undergraduate Portfolio

undergraduate portfolio | 2015architecture and design

Design is the historical and present cohesion of the eye, the mind and the hand. My design schooling thus far has demonstrated to me a discipline

of critique and the architectural language within it. I have created a framework of skill, from which has developed a drive and a passion to pursue design

further. I am in search of a challenging, enriching and creative environment where I can share and foster my love of design.

amanda swetmancurriculum vitae

education technical skills

professional skills

extra curricularorganizations

experience

Texas Tech University College of Architecture Bachelor of Science in Architecture

December 2014 | Lubbock, TX

Summer Urban Studio Abroad

Seville, Spain

Summer 2014

Texas Tech Rawls College of Business

Graduate STEM MBA Program

August 2015 Graduation | Lubbock, TX

Chili’s Grill and Bar

Waitress August 2011-Present

Student American Society of Interior DesignersStudent International Institute of Interior DesignersAlpha Lambda Delta Honor Society

Texas Tech All-Girl Cheerleading Squad Texas Tech Gymnastics Club

communication

organization

personability

team design

adobe illustrator

hand drafting

laser cutting

revit

rhino

adobe indesign

adobe photoshop

autocad

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This portfolio is an illustration of an international learning community; engaging in exemplary architectural teaching, learning, scholarship,

creative endeavor and service for future design and society.

table of contents

assemblyconstruction ii | fall 2013

rhombic dodecahedrondigital media ii | fall 2012

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skinconstruction iiI | spring 2014

waterfront parkstudio v | spring 2014

photography

plaza alamedastudio vi | summer 2014

urbanism

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hand drawings

basic external

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assemblyfall 2013 | lubbock, tx | construction ii

The project will be comprised of a community gallery serving as a venue for traveling exhibits. The design will be conscious of sustainable materials and the structure will employ long span steel construction. The expressed project will display a thorough understanding of the structural workings of long span steel construction with a cohesion of drawings, and diagrams to accompany the structural model.

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28LH09 Steel Bar Joist

VG Joist Girder

Type B Ribbed Metal Roof

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W 10x33 Column

28LH09 Steel Bar Joist

VG Joist Girder

web thickness: 1 ”seat depth: 5 ” (for LH series)

depth: 2’6 ”clear span: 50’seat length: 4 ”cord leg: 2 1/2 ”

seat depth: 7 1/2 ”

girder clear span: 7 0’

girder depth: 56”seat length: 6 ”

cord leg: 2 1/2 ”

web thickness: 1 ”camber: 2 ”

pitch rib spacing: 6”height: 1 1/2”top rib spacing: 2 1/2”span: 36”

Type B Ribbed Metal Roof

W 10x33 Column

flange depth: 9.71”flange width: 7.96”column weight 33 lb/ft

rhombic dodecahedronfall 2012 | lubbock, tx | digital media ii

The goal was to explore 3-Dimensional figures and complex transformations and how they may lead to spatial surface textures or patterns. These transformations will be address by exploring negative space, perimeter, area conditions andclustering of elements. The 3-Dimensional figured explored was a rhombic dodecahedron. The transformations will create a tectonic cohesion with a solid form to convey an ability to coordinate geometric and spatial conditions.

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unfolded strip

skinspring 2013 | amsterdam, netherlands | construction iii

The project will synthesize an envelope precedent through iterative analysis of the building skin to produce section and detailed drawings to accompany a model of the studied envelope. The precedent studied is the Kraanspoor Office Building in Amsterdam by OTH Architecten.

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laminated safety glassinsulation mineral woolaluminum sandwich panelUNP 280infra + floor

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IPE 270motor for glass slat facadealuminum sandwich panelsuspended ceiling system

exterior glazing insulation glassinterior glazing safety glassHEAglass slatsaluminum louver system

aluminum louver systemDEJO grateT-Beamconvector heater grateconvector

kraanspoor night shot(arch daily)

MODEL IMAGES

MODEL IMAGES

MODEL IMAGES

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Kraanspoor Longitudinal Elevation

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ground plan [ 1/32”=1’0” ]

floor 4-6 [ 1/32”=1’0” ]

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waterfront park townhomesspring 2014 | seattle, wa | studio v

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The project sits on the Waterfront Park Bay in Seattle, Washington. The glazed terracotta cladding used in the project is a product by NBK called the Baguette. The cladding acts as a rain screen due to the overlapping joints and allows for a balance in air pressure. The panels offer a play of light on the facade and are easily removable by clipping into place individually. The product is a LEED certified.

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07multi-perforated metal panelto absorb traffic noise

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2,487 sqftfloor one

875 sqftfloor one

2,114 sqft floor one

floor two floor two

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floor one | three units floor two | two units

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photography

Architecture should speak of its time and but yearn for timelessness. -Frank Gehry

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plaza alamedasummer 2014 | seville, spain | studio vi

The design will enhance and create a new vibrant urban experience through the promenade of the Alameda. The rehabilitation will stimulate economic growth and cultural vitality while creating a cohesion with the existing motion of the city. The historic footprint of the plaza will be emphasized to enhance the environmental and cultural values the site currently holds.

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vehicular path

primary paths

secondary paths

tertiary paths

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alamedastreetrepublica cafe & seating

seating, flower bed steps to gathering space stream possible toldos

seating, flower bed steps to gathering space

alameda street residence

1m recessed gathering space

west circulation

east trellis circulation

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alamedastreetrepublica cafe & seating

seating, flower bed steps to gathering space stream possible toldos

seating, flower bed steps to gathering space

alameda street residence

1m recessed gathering space

west circulation

east trellis circulation

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thank you

amanda swetmanamandaswetman@yahoo.com

512-914-1395

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